Healthy Street Corn Pasta Salad for Cookouts and Simple Meal Prep
A light and creamy pasta salad inspired by Mexican street corn, featuring charred corn, tangy lime, and fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
12 ounces rotini or penne pasta
3 cups corn kernels
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon lime zest
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/3 cup cotija cheese
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 small jalapeño, diced
Instructions
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Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and cool.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet and char the corn until lightly browned.
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Stir in spices and cook briefly, then let cool.
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Whisk yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, and zest in a bowl.
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Add pasta and corn, then toss to coat.
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Mix in onion, cheese, cilantro, and jalapeño.
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Chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use fresh corn for best flavor. Adjust spice level as desired. Refresh with extra lime juice before serving if needed.